Awards Etihad Airways Honoured with Three Treasury Awards by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 Etihad Airways’ treasury team has once again been acknowledged for airline treasury management excellence with three key accolades at the 2016 Middle East, African & Islamic Finance Aviation 100 Awards … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Ενδιαφέροντα στοιχεία για Ξενοδόχους, που παρουσιάστηκαν στο 15º Συνέδριο του ΣΕΤΕ by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 Θίγοντας θέματα όπως η αναθεώρηση του Οδικού Χάρτη, η οπτική της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης, το οικονομικό περιβάλλον και οι τράπεζες αλλά και η θέση μεγάλων εταιρειών, το 15ο συνέδριο του ΣΕΤΕ … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hilton Athens to be Sold to TEMES-Dogus Consortium by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 TEMES, the developer of Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese, and D-Marine Investments Holding, a subsidiary of Turkey’s Dogus Holding, have agreed with Alpha Bank to acquire its majority stake (97.3 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy SEV Report Says Tax Evasion Behind Tourism Figure Variations by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 The recent discrepancies in foreign travel receipts between the Bank of Greece and the Tourism Ministry are in great part due to tax evasion and reflect the impact of tax … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece’s Astir Palace Sale A Done Deal by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 The sale of the landmark coastal Astir Palace resort to Apollo Investment Holdco – a subsidiary of consortium Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund IV LP – has been completed, with … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Taxman Knockin’ on Greek Hoteliers’ Door by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 Hoteliers across Greece as well as property owners active in short-term rentals are being crosschecked by the Greek tax authorities in efforts to clamp down on rampant tax evasion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Bettany Hughes to Give a ‘Taste of Chios’ at WTM London 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 English historian, author, and broadcaster Bettany Hughes will host a special promotional event for the island of Chios during the World Travel Market London 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Minoan Lines Announces Changes to Heraklion-Piraeus Route in November by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 Minoan Lines has informed that its scheduled sailings on the Heraklion – Piraeus line will be amended from November 8 until November 26. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Signature Travel Taps into Educational Tourism from India to Greece in 2017 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 Greek travel agency Signature Travel has announced the launch next year of educational tourism programs to Greece for students in India. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Costa Navarino Celebrates Harvesting Season with Authentic Experiences and Multi-awarded Products by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 Costa Navarino, in the southwest Peloponnese in Greece, welcomes this year’s harvest through a range of authentic experiences that celebrate the region’s rich gastronomy and offers guests the opportunity to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Epirus in the Running to Host ‘Mototour of Nations 2017’ Event by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 Epirus is among the candidate destinations to host the Mototour of Nations 2017, a motorbike gathering – mototourism event organised under the auspices of the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards ‘Most Romantic Historic Hotel’ in Europe for 2017 is in Greece by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 The Kyrimai Hotel in Greece won the title of the “Most Romantic Historic Hotel” at the Historic Hotels of Europe 2017 Awards ceremony that took place recently on Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM London 2016 Attracts New Exhibitors from All Corners of the Globe by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 The world’s oldest surviving republic, a luxury chauffeur service in Iceland, an African destination that has high hopes for tourism, a national airline and the developers of a ground-breaking app, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hard Rock Cafe to Rock Athens with Grand Opening 4-day Music Fest by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 Hard Rock Cafe Athens will host a Grand Opening four-day music festival, open to all, to celebrate its full operation in the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Obama to Travel to Greece, Germany, Peru after U.S. Elections by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 United States President Barrack Obama will arrive in Greece on November 15, where he will see President Pavlopoulos, meet with Prime Minister Tsipras, and reaffirm America’s support for ongoing efforts … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Aviation Body: Call for Interest in 10 Air Routes to Remote Areas by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has announced a call for interest in 10 air routes to remote areas in Greece for the April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2021 period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece’s Council of State Rejects Motions Against Fraport Privatisation Deal by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 Greece’s Council of State, the country’s highest administrative court, has dismissed six motions that were against the concession agreement for the transfer of the management of 14 Greek regional airports … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Ministry, Central Bank Differ on Tourism Revenue Figures by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently expressed her concern over figures released by the Bank of Greece that appear to be different to the ministry’s findings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Airbnb vs New York City: Let the Battle Begin by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 Airbnb and the City of New York will meet in court following NY Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent approval of a law impacting online home rental companies like Airbnb. In response, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Interview – Dimitris Serifis: ‘A New Era for Nelios will begin at WTM London 2016’ by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 Nelios, a leading Greek hotel digital marketing company, is getting ready to make its debut at World Travel Market (WTM) London in November. The company’s CEO, Dimitris Serifis, talks to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
